The research activity (2-yr contract) involves the management and analysis of data acquired by the Metis space coronagraph aboard the ESA/NASA Solar Orbiter mission. Specifically, data management procedures include data validation, calibration, and archiving. Data analysis is aimed at producing scientific publications on the physics of the solar corona, based on direct coronagraphic observations or joint observational campaigns conducted with other space-borne and ground-based instrumentation.
The research requires experience in space mission operations management; astronomical image analysis using traditional and innovative techniques; techniques for studying the solar corona.
Required degree: PhD already obtained or to be obtained within 6 months.
Deadline for the application: November 18, 13:00 CET
More information in the attached files. Anyone interested is welcome to contact Marco Romoli.